SESAME TOFU WITH COCONUT-LIME DRESSING AND SPINACH
Coated in panko and sesame seeds, tofu takes on a splendid crunchiness that contrasts with sautéed spinach in this 30-minute dish. It comes together under a fragrant coconut-lime dressing - which you can double, then toss with salad. Swap out the spinach to your taste: Try this with mustard greens or chopped collard greens, adjusting the cooking time accordingly. Be careful when handling the uncooked tofu once it is breaded, as the breading is delicate. Using a pair of kitchen tongs or two forks to grab the tofu from the sides will help prevent its crumbling or falling apart. Serve this satisfying main by itself, or alongside a bowl of rice.
Provided by Nik Sharma
Categories dinner, weekday, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime zest and juice, sambal oelek and brown sugar until sugar dissolves completely. Slowly stream in the sesame oil and whisk until the mixture is emulsified and creamy. Taste and season with salt as needed; set aside. (You'll have 3/4 cup dressing. Save any extra in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)
- Prepare the tofu: Pat the tofu dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. In a medium bowl, whisk together panko, sesame seeds and black pepper. Season the mixture generously with salt. In a second medium bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites. Using a pair of kitchen tongs, dip the tofu slices one at a time in the egg whites and coat well. Transfer to the bowl with the panko mixture, coating well on all sides, then move to a clean plate. Repeat with remaining tofu slices.
- Line a large plate with paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium (10-inch) cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium-low. Working in batches to avoid crowding, pan-fry the tofu until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. (Don't overcook, or the sesame seeds will turn bitter.) Transfer the fried tofu slices to the prepared plate. Repeat with the remaining tofu, adding oil and wiping out the pan as needed.
- Prepare the spinach: Wipe out the skillet, and heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 seconds, taking care not to scorch the garlic. Add the spinach by the handful, increasing the heat after the first handful and allowing the greens to wilt before adding more. Sauté until wilted and most of the liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Add the soy sauce and black pepper, and fold to coat well. Taste and add salt as needed. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Place spinach in a serving bowl. Add fried tofu on top, and drizzle with half of the coconut-lime dressing. Sprinkle the chives over the tofu, and serve immediately, with more dressing on the side.
COCONUT-LIME DRESSING
This dressing is delicious on a colorful cold noodle salad with shrimp.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Coconut Salad Dressing Lime Lime Juice
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, shallot, and brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until emulsified.
- Do Ahead:
- Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
COCONUT SHRIMP WITH LIME DRESSING
Steps:
- In a large heavy bottom saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-fryer thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you do not have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes.)
- In a bowl whisk together the egg whites, cornstarch, salt, and pepper, to taste. Dip the shrimp into the egg mixture, and then press the shrimp into the coconut flakes, coating well on both sides.
- Fry the shrimp in batches until coconut is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Serve immediately.
- Dress shrimp with lime dressing and garnish with watercress leaves.
- Combine ingredients in a small bowl, and chill until ready to serve.
CHILLED HEARTS OF PALM WITH ASPARAGUS AND COCONUT LIME DRESSING
This is a chilled salad recipe that is included in a cookbook titled Chefs of Aloha: Favorite Recipes from the Top Chefs of Hawaii. It was attributed to the Manele Bay Hotel restaurant on the island of Lana'i, Hawaii.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine asparagus, hearts of palm, cucumber and mixed baby greens.
- In a medium-size bowl combine coconut milk, rice wine vinegar, lime juice and honey. Stir with a wire whisk while slowly adding canola oil in a steady stream. Once all the oil is incorporated, season to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad, and toss gently.
- To serve, sprinkle macadamia nuts on each serving.
ASPARAGUS-PALM HEART SALAD W/COCONUT LIME DRESSING
This is a delicious chilled salad from Hawaii.
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Lettuce Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl combine asparagus, hearts of palm, cucumber and mixed baby greens.
- 2. In a medium-size bowl combine coconut milk, rice wine vinegar, lime juice and honey. Stir with a wire whisk while slowly adding canola oil in a steady stream. Once all the oil is incorporated, season to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad, and toss gently.
- 3. To serve, sprinkle macadamia nuts on each serving.
COCONUT LIME SALAD DRESSING
Make and share this Coconut Lime Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rainette
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in a clean jar or bottle.
- Shake vigorously till well combined.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.2, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Sodium 20.1, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1.2
LOBSTER-DAIKON SPRING ROLLS WITH COCONUT LIME DRESSING
Provided by Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the lobster daikon radish sprout spring rolls: Place 1 piece of rice paper on the table. Then place all other ingredients in the center of the rice paper. Fold in the ends of the rice paper and roll up. Cut in half on the bias and serve with creamy coconut lime dressing.
- For the creamy coconut lime dressing: In a hot, small sauce pot, add canola, garlic, shallots, lemon grass and ginger. Saute until shallots are translucent but have no color. Deglaze with sushi vinegar and mirin and reduce by half. Add coconut milk and reduce by half until thick. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature and strain through a chinois. Finish by seasoning with fish sauce, sambal, cilantro and lime juice. Serve with lobster spring rolls.
COCONUT AND LIME SALAD DRESSING
Great little dressing which is quick and simple. Toss with salad leaves, stir through rice or dip dim sum in it. Will keep for upto five days in a sealed container
Provided by PinkCherryBlossom
Categories Coconut
Time 5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.8, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 89.5, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.8
COCONUT LIME CILANTRO DRESSING
Categories Sauce Vegetable No-Cook Quick & Easy Dinner Stuffing/Dressing Lemon
Yield 12 fluid ounces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together and toss with salads, vegetables, or noodles.
RICE NOODLES WITH SHRIMP AND COCONUT-LIME DRESSING
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, shallot, and brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until emulsified; set aside.
- Cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to package instructions until tender (you want them to be a little more cooked than al dente since they are served cold). Drain; rinse under cold water, then drain again.
- Toss noodles, shrimp, cucumber, watercress, and cilantro in a large bowl with three-quarters of reserved dressing to combine and evenly coat; season with salt. Top with chiles and peanuts and drizzle remaining dressing over.
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